DECEMBER 28, 2020 - The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s space operations officers support warfighters with Army space capabilities, but one officer had the opportunity to expand his space knowledge during an internship with a commercial space company. Cpt. Cole Cupit, space superiority capability developer, Army Capability Manager for Space and High Altitude, … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2020
National Pledge of Allegiance Day 2020
DECEMBER 28, 2020 - National Pledge of Allegiance Day is celebrated every December 28th and gives Americans an opportunity to reflect on the history of our pledge. The story of the pledge began in 1885 when Civil War veteran George T. Balch worked with several charities, such as: the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Grand Army of the Republic, to pen a vow to the … [Read more...]
‘Santa Todd’ Goes Virtual to Provide Holiday Joy to Children
DECEMBER 25, 2020 - Todd Bishop started playing Santa Claus a couple years ago as a way to give back during the holidays, but things have changed quite a bit over the past year. With mandatory physical distancing and mask usage in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop had to get a little more creative in sharing the holiday magic with youngsters. "Santa Todd," as he's … [Read more...]
Sailors Honor Fallen Heroes on National Wreaths Across America Day
DECEMBER 24, 2020 - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Second Class Petty Officer Association (SCPOA) hosted a volunteer event for National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 19. Volunteers laid wreaths at fallen veterans’ grave sites at Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex. “In support of Wreaths … [Read more...]
JB Charleston Delivers Aid to Belize During Holidays
DECEMBER 24, 2020 - As Christmas approaches, the people of Belize received a much-needed gift in the form of nearly 7,200 lbs. of medical aid delivered via C-17 Globemaster III. The donated humanitarian aid, consisting of mostly surgical equipment, was delivered by the 315th Airlift Wing from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and was estimated to help more than a … [Read more...]